| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $248.98 | 12.270% | $279.5298 | $279.53 | $279.55 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.34 | 12.764% | $204.4862 | $204.49 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.83 | 3.219% | $26.6615 | $26.66 | $26.65 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.67 | 5.741% | $264.0036 | $264.00 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.45 | 5.189% | $177.1909 | $177.19 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.43 | 8.352% | $185.7478 | $185.75 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.78 | 10.285% | $172.9048 | $172.90 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.48 | $1,310.5246 | $1,310.52 | $1,310.55 | $1,310.50 | |